Wednesday 10/16 check in
Food: not logged but on track
Exercise: 30 minute walk
Water: 64 oz

I am sorry I didn't check in last night but I have a cold and it is kicking my butt. Either that or the time change back from Denver. I am so exhausted! Yesterday was good. I didn't eat according to my plan but I ate 2-2. I ended up going to a late lunch with my daughter and then having cereal for dinner. I did see the sports medicine doctor yesterday. He wants me to continue PT . He said my hip is still pretty weak so he thinks that would be the best. I did ask him if it is ever going to get better and he said it would. I am trying to focus on looking how far I have come rather than how far I have to go. I am doing better than when I started PT so it can only get better. Today no big plans. I am going to walk my son's dog Charlie. He is a chocolate lab. He is so strong so it is a challenge to walk him. He is so lovable. His tail wags non stop and he just wants to kiss you all the time. I love my kids' dogs but...it would be nice to get some grandchildren one of these days! Lol!


@tryingagain5 That is why we are here, we aren't just here for the good days. That is the story of my life with the gaining and losing. That is why I seem to be a broken record when people go off track. I always say just get right back, don't beat yourself up over slip ups. I used to just spiral downward and ended up gaining everything back too. Remember this is a lifestyle change. Make changes you are willing to keep doing your whole life. I think you would like the podcasts that we refer to occasionally. Losing 100 lbs with Phit and Phat. Warning-she curses a lot but has a great message. Don't let that gain derail you. First of all, you are in onderland and you don't want to cross back over that line. Second of all, you are doing so well you don't want to ruin all your progress. Just go forward. Nice job getting the fruit and veggies in. I had a good day and yesterday not so good...I need to make this a habit.
@lennoncpa Do you like fruit? On the podcast I listen to, they suggested eating an apple. If an apple isn't going to appeal to you, then you aren't hungry. I am glad getting on here and writing about it helped you the other day.
@amsandos Another great day!! MFP isn't always the most reliable, glad you were able to get on today.
@Barbb1557 That weather was awful yesterday. I am the same way with the hunger. I am trying what I suggested above to lennoncpa It has worked so far.
@Cafelelia Hope you feel better! My husband and I got one in Denver. Colds really can kick your butt!
@ljdanny- OMG!! How exciting!! I was going to ask what a mug snack is but it is probably something I don't need to know about Lol! I already like too many snacks. I am a day behind responding so I hope everything went well with the delivery. Hugs!!
@amytriesww You are really doing amazing! I love your consistency!
@julie8468 Cyndie had a rough time with that too. It is a major surgery and like you said there is some emotional components to it. It is really important you let your body heal. You will get back to where you were before surgery. Healing is what is important now. You also need to be kinder to yourself, no more negative self talk girl! Why don't you make a plan for each day. Think of things that you would do if you had the time to that wouldn't impact your recovery. Is there a book you want to read? Maybe a show to binge watch? Don't feel guilty because you are doing something enjoyable. It is also a good idea to organize things that have been bugging you like you have been doing. I think if you have a plan for the day, instead of eating, you may do something on your plan. And we would love for you to check in more and tell us how you are doing! I hope you feel better soon. Hugs!

Cafelelia
Friday
PW - 154.7
CW - 154.3

This feels like a plateau, even with this small loss. Plateaus have thrown me off in the past and some made me give up. I am changing my thinking this time. In Ms. Crabtree’s words, I am going to figure this out. This is not a short or medium term diet. Plateaus are temporary. This is how I live my life now.

Focusing on the positive, here is a summary of where I am at right now:
*14.5 lbs lost overall
*overall body weight is down 8.6%
*Body fat lost is 2.4% (since Sept 1)
*Muscle Mass gain is 2.3%. (Since Sept 1)
*1 inch lost on waist, 1.5 inches lost on hips (since Sept 1)
*Got a clean bill of health at my annual physical (aside from sciatica injury)
*Injury has almost healed. I walked with a limp in January & could not walk a few blocks to the corner store. I have my mobility back, can walk up to an hour a time, and have made a lot of progress with my trainer.
*Several pairs of jeans and pants fit again
*My husband and kids have watched me work daily on injury recovery and training. This has inspired them to focus more on fitness. My husband got a trainer, my older son uses our home gym daily & works out after school, and our younger boy has taken up yoga!
*I am teaching my boys how to cook & bake.

Julie8478
PW: 145
CW: 143.4
Honestly the weight lost is as a result of the water weight I had gained at surgery. I will put more effort in this coming week in reflecting on what I can change while still recuperating. Hope you all have a great day!!

Barbb1557
Checking in

My hunger is still not under control and I over ate when I got home from my meeting yesterday. Thankfully I lost .2 of a pound and got my walk in this morning. It is such a relief when my walk is finished and I can add it to MFP.
It is my grand daughter Holly's birthday and she is 2. I was invited to an indoor play zone for toddlers and I am anxious to see her. I have no idea whether I will be invited for a meal or back to their home, I have a few presents for her. I absolutely love picking her up and raising her in the air, but that is the worst thing for my back. I need to remember that I am there for Holly and have no control over others actions or comments. This will be an emotional day for me.

hope002
Friday
PW 207.5
CW 205